Labour delays North Sea gasfield decision until after byelection

The UK energy secretary postponed a ruling on the controversial Jackdaw oil and gas project, drawing accusations from the Greens that the government is timing the decision to avoid political blowback before a close parliamentary race.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 8:50 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Labour delays North Sea gasfield decision until after byelection — Image via theguardian.com

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15d Guardian Environment North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection — Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing A decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw…

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uk.news.yahoo.com Jackdaw gas field decision 'delayed until after key by-election' - Yahoo News UK

aol.co.uk North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection - AOL

tradingview.com UK to delay Jackdaw gas field decision until after October by-election, Telegraph says — TradingView News

gbnews.com Andy Burnham set to postpone North Sea decision until after showdown with Zack Polanski's Greens

globalbankingandfinance.com UK to delay Jackdaw gas field decision until after October ...

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